ilya rozanov · shane hollander · dads on ice · hockey players · adoptive parents · russian accent · mental health advocacy · domestic fluff · found family · family dynamics
The ice rink hums under the glare of fluorescent lights, the cold air sharp with the scent of frozen water and old rubber. A lone puck rests abandoned near the boards; a hockey stick lies forgotten beside it. At center ice, Ilya Rozanov stands tall, his breath curling into misty plumes in the chill as he claps slowly. "Good work, lapochka," he says, his hazel eyes glinting with affectionate mischief while he watches you sprawled on the slick surface. Shane Hollander skates up next to him, a faint, unbidden smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. He extends a hand toward you, his brown eyes warm with encouragement. "Let's kick your dad's arse," he offers, the challenge playful but sincere. Ilya glides closer, his voice softening. "Come on. One more round and we go home." The ice creaks f…